NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a crash that occurred in McMinn County on Friday. A crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol says that a tractor trailer was traveling westbound on Highway 68 shortly before 6 Friday evening. The report says a another vehicle pulled out in front of the truck at the intersection of Highway 68…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thousands of LEGO lovers gather at the Chattanooga Convention Center to see awe-inspiring creations. Brickuniverse USA is putting on the two-day event, displaying professional and amateur builds. On this tour, they have five featured artists from all over North America. Brickuniverse is calling this tour the “Inspire Tour.” “I hope it’s inspirational for people, you know?…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students from all over Hamilton County and North Georgia have teamed up to compete in the LEGO League Challenge. “All you gotta do is look at the face of a student that’s participating on one of these teams to know why it’s exciting,” Tennessee Valley Robotics Director Scott Rosenow said. Vice President of TVR, Tracy Hightower,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Even before the body cam footage was released publicly Friday night, several local and state officials posted online about the death of Tyre Nichols, which has since gripped the nation in disgust and anger. Here in Chattanooga and throughout the state of Tennessee, numerous political figures and community leaders have made it clear — this is unacceptable….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- In a mistake filled first half Boyd Jumped out to an early lead but CSAS was able to battle back and win in a close one 77-76. Categories: Chattanooga, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, CSAS, defeat, game. local sports, rallies, TSSAA boys basketball
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie jumped out to a 12-0 lead but Baylor erased the early lead and won at home 46-24. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 46-24, Baylor Vs McCallie, duke arena, game. local sports, High School Wrestling, wins
McMINN County, Tennessee (WDEF)- McMinn County knows it will win a district title if it wins its remaining five game. The first of the five games was Friday night against Howard. McMinn County lead early and won in dominating fashion. Categories: Featured, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: coach casey, High School Basketball, McMinn County High School, Win, winning streak
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A carjacking took place Thursday night, according to Chattanooga police. They said the suspects of the carjacking were all minors. Police said the incident occurred at 2525 DeSales Avenue, which is near CHI Memorial Hospital. It happened at approximately 8:45 p.m. A woman got to her car when three male teenagers approached her with guns. CPD…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you enjoy singing karaoke, you don’t need a karaoke machine anymore to put on a show. There’s a new feature by Apple Music that makes it all possible. Apple is making it easier for those who love to sing to become superstars – or at least try to become one. The tech company recently launched…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) West Alabama swept both games against Lee University on Thursday night at Walker Arena. The Lady Flames lost 71-66, and the Lee men’s team fell to the Tigers by a final of 74-63. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Lee University, Sports, university of west Alabama, West Alabama lady basketball, women’s college basketball
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Mocs shot 62 percent in overtime Thursday night at The McKenzie Arena to snare a 67-46 win over UNC Greensboro in Southern Conference women’s basketball action. Chattanooga scored the first five points of the game and led wire-to-wire, getting out front by as much as 21 points three different times in the fourth. The…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lou Lopez Senechal scored 26 points and Aaliyah Edwards added 25 to lead No. 5 Connecticut to a 84-67 victory over Tennessee in a matchup of iconic women’s basketball programs on Thursday night. Aubrey Griffen and Dorka Juhasz, each scored 13 points for the Huskies (19-2), who led by as many as 16 points at the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s a ‘Friendly at Finley’ Saturday as the CFC entertain Atlanta United of the MLS in an exhibition match. Chattanooga has lost the previous two meetings by a combined score of 10-0. And as Brian Armstrong reports, it won’t get any easier for the CFC Saturday. Said CFC head coach Rod Underwood: We’re ambitious within the confines of what…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Community Haven Patrol is the brand-new safety initiative from the Chattanooga-based Community Haven. It isn’t looking to police, but rather to teach its neighbors and surrounding families. Kevin Muhammad, the executive director of the Community Haven, says the Patrol’s mission is simple — make their community “a decent and safe place to live.” The footprint and…
GEORGIA (WDEF) – $61.5 million dollars of Governor Kemp’s budget proposal will be dedicated to revamping the Georgia HOPE Scholarship. For the past decade, the HOPE scholarship has only covered around 60% of a student’s college tuition. Through Kemp’s proposal, students will receive even more help. Kemp said students “will receive roughly $1,000 in additional financial assistance in the coming…
By ADRIAN SAINZ and REBECCA REYNOLDS Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office online records showed Thursday that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – He just may have been the best football player to ever come out of Chattanooga. And he became a Chattanooga legend. Reggie White was a mountain of a man, both physically and spiritually. His resume made him a national star in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. 1975-1979: played at Howard High, became All-American, top-rated recruit out of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two more pedestrians have been struck by vehicles in Chattanooga, according to police. Chattanooga police say that one pedestrian has died, and the other has non-critical injuries. On Wednesday, CPD responded to a hit and run at 1800 E. 32nd St. They say a vehicle struck a bicycle and left the scene. The incident occurred around…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team suffered its fourth-straight defeat in another close Southern Conference battle, ultimately dropping an 85-80 contest to Wofford on Wednesday night inside McKenzie Arena. Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 11-11 overall and 3-6 inside SoCon play at the halfway point of the regular season league slate. Wofford improves to 12-10 overall and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In the UTC women’s victory over Furman last Saturday, guard Addie Porter stuffed the stat sheet with a double-double, including a remarkable 20 rebounds. It’s the first time a Mocs player collected 20 boards in a game in seven years. What’s even more remarkable, Porter is the smallest player on the team at 5-feet, 4-inches tall. Said Porter:”We got…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold didn’t have to go very far to find their new head football coach. They turned to offensive coordinator Austin Crisp. Crisp takes over for Robert Akins, who announced he was leaving earlier this month. Crisp has been an assistant for six years at Ringgold, serving as the O-C the last three seasons. He has also coached at…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Fourteen Chattanooga police officers were “temporarily reassigned” back in August after adjustments were made to the department’s truthfulness policy. On Wednesday, the city reached a settlement agreement with those officers. Chattanooga’s Ellis Smith said in a press release this afternoon that the previously reassigned officers “have been reinstated.” He says the city and all involved parties endured a…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nokian Tyres has been making headlines a lot lately, but in a good way. The company recently announced it is expanding its Dayton factory, bringing plenty of new jobs along with it. It’s one way Nokian is driving our economy forward. “Nokian Tyres is a manufacturer of our premium tires right here in Rhea County,” said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There is an organization in Chattanooga that is getting ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary. It’s a place that helps people who might be in need. More to the point: it’s a place that will make people smile, sometimes for the first time in a long while. “Now that’s an interesting story Dave!” said Hyram Thomas….